Braintree Sixth Form Competitors

City College Norwich was first established as a technical school in 1891. In 2016, the college celebrated 125 years of providing its local community and the employers of Norfolk with excellence in vocational education and training, including apprenticeships, as well as academic, professional and higher education courses. Today the college has over 10,000 full and part-time students. Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, City College Norwich provides excellent preparation for students' development and progression. The college’s main campus is on Ipswich Road, just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre, and has benefitted from substantial investment in new buildings and facilities in recent years, including its Advanced Construction and Engineering Centre and Digi-Tech Factory. The Ipswich Road site is also home to its fine-dining Debut Restaurant, Solutions Hair and Beauty Salons and Platform Theatre which are all open to the public. The college’s higher education students are based at Norfolk House in the centre of Norwich.

Colchester Institute is the largest vocational college serving North Essex and Suffolk. We are committed to providing quality vocational education and training in a wide range of full-time and part-time courses. We offer both higher and further education courses as well as a diverse range of apprenticeships, supporting local business development.

Suffolk New College is a multi-award-winning institution offering a diverse range of vocational courses in a dynamic and stimulating environment, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional learner experience, ensuring their success and readiness for the professional world. Our campuses in Ipswich, Otley, Leiston, and Halesworth are hubs of innovation and learning, where learners benefit from a strong vocational focus and real-world experiences. We collaborate closely with local employers to shape our curriculum, meeting industry needs and enhancing our learners' employability. We are proud of our extensive Apprenticeship programmes, which offer valuable work-based training for individuals over the age of 16. These programmes provide an effective and affordable way to gain work experience, achieve nationally-recognised qualifications, and earn money simultaneously. Our Apprenticeships span various industries, including business administration, accounting, engineering, hairdressing, hospitality, and IT. Our Industry Partner Programme is a cornerstone of our engagement with the business community. Through this programme, industry partners actively participate in cross-college career activities, providing valuable insights into industry trends and demands. They help shape our curriculum, ensuring our learners acquire the skills and knowledge most relevant to their future careers. We also host an annual FutureSkills Fair, working with employers nationally to promote skills and career opportunities. This event underscores our dedication to preparing learners for successful futures in their chosen fields.